Welcome to Strauss and Solace Shiloh Shepherds
Strauss and Solace Shiloh Shepherds breeds intelligent, loving family companions with sound temperaments, dogs that can provide a degree of protection without the liability of a protection dog.
We breed for teachable dogs that observe, learn from their people and have an intrinsic desire to please. Our breeding pairs are selected with temperament and health in mind, including hip quality, looking at both parents and several generations behind them. All of our dogs are health tested and we can provide testing reports upon request.
Our puppies are evaluated using the Litter Evaluation Report (LER), personally taught to us by Breed Founder Tina Barber, to help us understand each puppy’s temperament and make the best possible family match for them.
Read the LER article to learn a bit more.
We breed Plush and Smooth Litters of Shiloh Shepherds!
Each month, we’ll feature one of our Strauss and Solace Shilohs here on our homepage.
Have a favorite photo of your Shiloh? Send it to us through our Client Photo Form. We will for sure post it on our Client’s Grown Pups page, and it can also be featured here on our homepage.
Photo credit to: K9 Candids by Kristina
About Us
Jessica Strauss of Strauss Haus Shepherds and Laura Kathryn of Solace Shilohs have teamed up as co-owners, to bring over 46 years of breeding experience, genetics and dog knowledge to clients who get one of their puppies. Jessica Strauss and Laura Kathryn began their breeding careers in 2001 and 2002 respectively. Their first meeting was in May of 2002 at a litter evaluation in Washington State, conducted by Tina Barber, the Breed Founder. Both Jessica and Laura were trained by Tina on how to conduct a litter evaluation. Please note that puppies will be raised in the Northeast at Jessica's, and can be picked up or flown. Flights will be from Buffalo Airport.
What Our Clients Say
"Attentiveness"
"When we went to watch the temperament tests once again we appreciated Laura’s attentiveness to our comments and questions. Laura shares her knowledge willingly and has been available to us whenever we have had questions or concerns (even on New Years Eve)."
"Great Service"
"Jessica has always been willing to answer any questions. She goes above and beyond to help and get through any problems. If she doesn't know the answer, she finds out who does know. Our vet had questions about the OFA x-rays at one year old. She guided us through the process to successful completion. "
Gerri
Darick and Sue
"Invaluable to Us"
"I am a Laura Kathryn dog lover. But I like pretty much all dogs. God put them here to make our lives that much better. The difference with Shilohs though, is that you will develop a much greater love, appreciation, and respect for their uniqueness. Their looks, personality, intelligence, and faithfulness is much more than any other that I have ever been around and I have been blessed to have some wonderful dogs. In addition, and without added frustration, you'll get Laura Kathryn as your breeder. Laura was invaluable to us. In the beginning, we had so many questions. Now, as we consider ourselves something of veterans, we seldom have to call her, though, if need be, we know that she's there."
Curtis